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NATIONAL AFFAIRS

Union Cabinet Approves Rs. 4,371.10 Crore VISTAR Scheme to Modernise India’s Statistical System
In November 2026, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi, approved the Viksit Bharat Initiative for Statistical Transformation, Analytics & Research (VISTAR) Scheme, a Central Sector Scheme (CSS) with an outlay of Rs. 4,371.10 crore for five years from Financial Year 2026 -2027 (FY27) to FY31, aligning with the 16th Finance Commission cycle.

• It aims to establish a dynamic, agile and future-ready official statistical architecture that can adapt to evolving policy requirements, in line with the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.

About VISTAR Scheme:
Overview: It aims to modernise Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation’s (MoSPI) statistical and data management systems by establishing a dynamic, real-time and future-ready architecture supported by timely, granular, interoperable and Artificial Intelligence (AI)-ready datasets.
Components: The VISTAR Scheme comprises three components: Comprehensive Statistical Operations and Strengthening of Ecosystem, Support for Statistical Strengthening (SSS 2.0), and the Eighth Economic Census.
National Surveys: MoSPI proposes to conduct 59 surveys during the 16th Finance Commission cycle, compared with 43 major surveys conducted previously.

Cabinet Approves Rs 14,500 crore VGF Scheme for development of 92 GWh Grid-Scale Energy Storage Systems
In November 2026, the Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi, approved Rs 14,500 crore Viability Gap Funding (VGF) Scheme for Development of Grid-Scale Energy Storage Systems(ESS) for a period of 5 years i.e. from Financial Year 2026-27(FY27) to FY31.
About VGF Scheme for Grid-Scale Energy Storage Systems:
Target Capacity: The scheme aims to develop 92 Gigawatt-hours (GWh) of additional energy storage capacity, comprising 60 GWh of Pumped Storage Projects (PSPs), 30 GWh of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and 2 GWh through alternative storage technologies, with an estimated investment of Rs 97,600 crore.
Key Goal: It targets to support the creation of new capacities equivalent to 170% of the present-day grid scale energy storage system capacity in the country and help meet the required Grid Scale ESS capacity of 411 GWh by FY32.
Approval of Capex Support Scheme: The Union Cabinet also approved a Capital Expenditure (Capex) Support Scheme, designed to promote domestic processing of critical minerals (including Lithium (Li) and Nickel (Ni)) with financial outlay of  Rs 2,814-crore  for a period of 5 years (from FY27 to FY31).

• Under the newly approved scheme, the Government of India (GoI) will offer a capital subsidy of 30% of the investment required to set up 4 critical mineral processing units.

Cabinet Approves Rs. 3,788.04 Crore for Continuation of Fast Track Special Courts Scheme for 5 Years till March 2031
In November 2026, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi, approved the continuation of the Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) for Fast Track Special Courts (FTSCs), including exclusive Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Courts, for 5 years from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2031, with a total outlay of Rs. 3,788.04 Crore.
Highlights of the Fast Track Special Courts Scheme:
Objectives:The scheme aims to ensure time-bound trials, reduce the pendency of rape and POCSO cases, and improve access to justice for women and children
Expansion: The number of functional Fast Track Special Courts (FTSCs) will increase from 779 to 850, based on case pendency across States and Union Territories.
Financial Allocation: The Government of India will contribute Rs. 2,353.15 Crore, funded through the Nirbhaya Fund, while the State Governments and UTs will contribute Rs. 1,434.89 Crore under the approved CSS funding pattern.
Other Approval:  The Union Cabinet approved an additional two-year engagement for the remaining 75% of Agniveers, offering regular enrolment after six years, subject to willingness and selection criteria, while retaining the existing 25% merit-based enrolment after four years.

1st International Maize Conference 2026 Held in Hyderabad to Strengthen Maize Productivity and Sustainability
The 1st International Maize Conference was held from 2–4 November 2026 at the JD Convention Centre, Hyderabad, Telangana, bringing together national and international experts to advance maize research, productivity, farmer-centric innovation and sustainable value-chain development. 

• The conference was organised around the theme “Maize Revolution for Food, Feed, Fodder, Fuel and Sustainability in the Changing World” (M4FS). 

About 1st International Maize Conference 2026:
Organisers: The three-day conference was jointly organised by the Maize Technologists Association of India (MTAI), Professor Jayashankar Telangana Agricultural University (PJTAU), Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), Trust for Advancement of Agricultural Sciences (TAAS), International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) and ICAR-Indian Institute of Maize Research (ICAR-IIMR).
Production: India’s maize production has reached approximately 55 million tonnes (MT), with substantial productivity gains over the past decade, alongside a target of 75 MT over the next decade through a further 1.5-fold increase in productivity, technological innovation, improved crop management and better agronomic practices.
Framework: The traditional 4F framework (Food, Feed, Fodder and Fuel) was expanded to 5F by adding Farmers, placing them at the centre of agricultural research to improve farm profitability, livelihoods and bridge crop-management-related yield gaps.

IndiaAI Mission Releases Indigenous AI Foundation Models EKA-1, Dhīr 2B and Dhīr 5B
In November 2026, IndiaAI Mission under Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) released three indigenous Artificial Intelligence (AI) foundation models, EKA-1, Dhīr 2B and Dhīr 5B, developed by Soket Labs Technology and Research Private Limited and ZenteiQ AiTech Innovations under the IndiaAI Innovation Centre (Foundation Models) pillar of the IndiaAI Mission.

• The models were unveiled in the presence of S. Krishnan, Secretary, MeitY in New Delhi, Delhi

About Indigenous AI Foundation Models:
Development: The models were developed with support from subsidised national AI computing infrastructure, ancillary research funding under the IndiaAI Mission, and access to AIKosh, which makes AI resources accessible to researchers, students, innovators and the public.
EKA-1: An open, sparse hybrid language model with 26.3 billion parameters, trained on 7.5 trillion tokens, supporting all 22 Scheduled Indian Languages and English, with advanced mathematics, coding, reasoning and agentic capabilities.
Dhīr 2B and Dhīr 5B: Compact, open-source AI models supporting English and 10 Indian languages, enabling secure, offline and on-premise deployment for document-based automation and knowledge retrieval across defence, government, industry and education.
Deployment: The models support deployment across Graphics Processing Units (GPUs), Tensor Processing Units (TPUs) and mobile devices, enabling offline, on-device AI processing without cloud connectivity while ensuring greater data privacy and security.

TRAI Launches ‘Network Anubhav’ Platform to Monitor Network Performance
On 4 November 2026, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), Ministry of Communications, launched the ‘Network Anubhav Platform’, a geospatial dashboard integrating user test data with TRAI’s Independent Drive Test (IDT) data and providing a web interface for Do Not Disturb (DND) services.
About Network Anubhav Platform:
Objective: To improve transparency in telecom network performance and enable consumers, Telecom Service Providers (TSPs) and TRAI to assess service quality using location-specific network data.
Integration: The platform integrates consumer-generated data from TRAI’s MySpeed and MyCall applications(apps), along with Independent Drive Test (IDT) results, to assess network performance.
Key Features: The platform offers an interactive geospatial dashboard to compare network coverage, internet speeds and call quality across locations and operators, with filtering and report-download options. 

• It also supports the MySpeed Software Development Kit (SDK), enabling third-party applications to integrate internet speed-testing features. 

About TRAI: Established on 20 February 1997 under the TRAI Act, 1997, TRAI is a statutory regulatory body headquartered in New Delhi, Delhi. Its Chairman is Anil Kumar Lahoti.

IICA Signs MoU with IAMC to Strengthen India’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Ecosystem
On 4 November 2026, the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the International Arbitration and Mediation Centre (IAMC), Hyderabad, to to strengthen India’s Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) ecosystem and improve the Ease of Doing Business (EoDB). 

• The MoU was signed by Col. Amandeep Singh Puri, Chief Administrative Officer, IICA, and AJ Jawad, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) & Registrar, IAMC in the presence of Gyaneshwar Kumar Singh, Director-General & CEO, IICA.

Highlights of the MoU:
Specialised Capacity Building: Create a specialised pool of arbitrators, mediators and dispute resolution professionals through customised short-term and long-term courses, workshops, seminars and skill development programmes.
MSME Sector Mediation: Strengthen mediation in the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector, recognising its linkages with economic growth, Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and exports.
Research & Institutional Collaboration: Leverage the institutional expertise and resources of IICA and IAMC to develop structured programmes, joint initiatives and policy-oriented research, promoting professional excellence, best practices and innovation in India’s ADR ecosystem towards Viksit Bharat@2047.
IICA: Established in 2008, IICA is an institution under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), headquartered in Gurugram, Haryana. Its Director-General(DG) and CEO is Gyaneshwar Kumar Singh. 

INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

Bahamas Joins International Solar Alliance as 116th Member Country
On 4 November 2026, the Commonwealth of The Bahamas joined the International Solar Alliance (ISA) as its 116th member, following the submission of its Instrument of Accession to the ISA Framework Agreement during the 9th Session of the ISA Assembly in New Delhi, Delhi.
Highlights of Bahamas Joining ISA:
Formal Accession: The Instrument of Accession was formally handed over by Peter Nicholas Symonette Jr., High Commissioner of the Bahamas, to P.S. Gangadhar, Joint Secretary, Economic Diplomacy and Head of Depository, to strengthen the Bahamas’ participation in international solar energy cooperation.
Solar Cooperation: ISA promotes solar energy deployment through knowledge-sharing, technical assistance, collaborative initiatives and investment facilitation, particularly in Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and Small Island Developing States (SIDS).
Future Collaboration: Membership enables the Bahamas to participate in ISA programmes, access technical expertise and explore collaborative funding frameworks.

BANKING & FINANCE

RBI Constitutes TCCFM to Focus on Financial markets, Eases Reporting Requirement for Small Service Exporters and Importers
 In November 2026, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) constituted a Technical Consultative Committee for Financial Markets (TCCFM), chaired by Deputy Governor Rohit Jain, to strengthen engagement with market participants on policy and operational issues related to money markets, government securities, foreign exchange and derivatives. 

• The RBI also amended the Foreign Exchange Management (Export and Import of Goods and Services) Regulations, 2026, easing reporting requirements for small-value service exports and imports, effective retrospectively from 1 October 2026. 

Key Details:
TCCFM: The committee will serve as a forum for engagement with market participants and stakeholders by the RBI to examine key policy and operational issues affecting India’s financial markets.
Service Export / Import Reporting:  Resident individuals exporting ⁠services will be deemed to have ​submitted the EDF once they ​provide the required payment information to their authorised dealer (AD) bank for crediting the inward remittance.

• Non-individual exporters ​will receive similar treatment for service ​export receipts of up to Rs 10 lakhs. 
• Under the amended regulations, AD banks must enter details of service imports in the Import Data Processing and Monitoring System (IDPMS) within five working days.

SEBI Sets Up Panel to Ease Market Access for Startups, Deep-tech Firms; Relaxes KYC Norms for Overseas Investors
In November 2026, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) formed an 18-member Working Group (WG) to review the regulatory framework governing the Innovators Growth Platform (IGP) under SEBI (Issue of Capital and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2018 (ICDR Regulations).

• SEBI also relaxed Know Your Client (KYC) norms for Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs) and foreign nationals, allowing eligible investors to complete digital onboarding from abroad without visiting India, effective 3 December 2026. 

Key Details:
Chairpersons: Srini Srinivasan, chairman of the Indian Venture and Alternate Capital Association(IVCA); along with Prashanth Prakash, partner at Accel Partners, will co-chair the newly formed panel.
Terms of Reference (ToR): As per the SEBI’s direction, the newly formed group will review the existing eligibility and listing requirements and examine their suitability for research-stage, pre-revenue, Intellectual Property (IP)-led, deep-tech companies.
Simplifies KYC for Overseas Investors: Also, SEBI has allowed the market intermediaries to accept KYC information and documents through digital channels from eligible clients. Further, eligible investors can submit the specimen signatures digitally, subject to verification during  Video-based In-Person Verification (VIPV).

• As per the new framework, eligible overseas investors are required to submit copies of their passports and, where applicable, OCI cards.
• SEBI has directed the intermediaries to upload completed KYC records to KRAs within 3 working days.

NPCI Launches its 4th Wholly-Subsidiary ‘NTSL’; Names Vishal Kanvaty as CEO
In November 2026, the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), launched NPCI Tech Solutions Limited (NTSL), a new technology and innovation arm of NPCI group.

• Also, NTSL has become the 4th wholly-owned subsidiary of NPCI, after NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL); NPCI Bharat BillPay Limited (NBBL); and NPCI Bharat Interface for Money (BHIM) Services Limited (NBSL).

About  NPCI Tech Solutions Limited (NTSL):
MD & CEO: Also, Vishal Kanvaty, Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of NPCI, has been named as  the Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO)  of the newly formed tech arm.
Focus Areas: NTSL will focus on areas like: Artificial Intelligence (AI), blockchain, digital financial infrastructure and Global Capability Centre (GCC) services.
Key Offerings: The company will offer key technology services for electronic-Know Your Customer (e-KYC) Setu, the Unified Ticketing Platform (UTP) and other Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI).
About NPCI: Established in 2008 as a not-for-profit company by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and Indian Banks’ Association (IBA), NPCI is headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra, with Dilip Asbe serving as its Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD & CEO).

ENVIRONMENT

Scientists Identifies New Catfish Species ‘Exostoma nasibarbatum’ in Manipur
In November 2026, researchers from Dhanamanjuri University, Imphal, Manipur, identified a new species of freshwater catfish named ‘Exostoma nasibarbatum’ in the Bupal stream of Chandel district, Manipur, near the India–Myanmar border. 

• The key findings of the new catfish species has been published in the Journal of Natural History.

About Exostoma nasibarbatum:
Genus Family: The newly identified catfish species belongs to the Sisoridae family.
Etymology: The word “nasibarbatum” is inspired from latin words nasus (nose) and barba (beard), which refers to the species elongated nasal barbels.
Habitat: Exostoma is found to live near the cold freshwater with temperature ranging between 12 degree Celsius (℃ ) and 14℃, where water rushes over rocks and boulders.
Appearance: The catfish species has a flattened head and body which helps in resisting fast-flowing mountain waters over rocky beds; enlarged fins with adhesive ridges and elongated whisker-like structure near its nostril.
Species Diversity: The genus Exostoma comprises 23 recognised species across the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia, including seven species recorded in the Chindwin–Irrawaddy drainage.

OBITUARY

Former Australian F1 World Champion Alan Jones Passed Away At 80
In November 2026, former Australian Formula One (F1) World Champion Alan Stanley Jones, who won the 1980 F1 World Drivers‘ Championship with Williams Racing, passed away at the age of 80 in Australia.

• He became the second Australian to win the F1 World Championship, after Sir Jack Brabham, and was the first driver to secure a Drivers’ Championship title for Williams Racing.

About Alan Jones:
Early Life: Born on November 2, 1946, in Melbourne, Australia, he was the son of Australian racing driver Stan Jones, winner of the 1959 Australian Grand Prix.
F1 Career: He made his F1 debut with Hesketh at the 1975 Spanish Grand Prix (GP), claimed his maiden victory with Shadow at the 1977 Austrian GP and secured his final win at the 1981 Las Vegas GP. 

• He secured 12 GP victories and 116 F1 race starts.

Career Highlights: He joined Williams in 1978 and secured five Grand Prix victories during the 1980 season, helping the team win its first Drivers’ and Constructors’ Championships
Awards and Recognition: He was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in 1980 for services to motor racing and was inducted into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame in 1985.

Former SPG Commando and Four-Time HP’s MLA ‘Nand Lal’ Passed Away at 72
On 3 November 2026, former Special Protection Group (SPG) commando and four-time Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) from Rampur, Himachal Pradesh (HP) Nand Lal, associated with the Indian National Congress (INC), passed away at the age of 72 in Shimla, HP. He was born on 16 April 1954 in Devthi village, Shimla district, HP.
About Nand Lal:
Career: Began his career with the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) in 1980 and joined the Special Protection Group (SPG) in 1985, serving until 1997. He was part of the security detail of Sonia Gandhi, earning the nickname “Sonia’s Sentinel”.
Political Entry: He represented the Rampur Assembly constituency for four consecutive terms after winning the 2007, 2012, 2017 and 2022 Assembly elections on a Congress ticket.
Positions: Served as Chief Parliamentary Secretary from 2013 to 2017 and chaired the Seventh HP State Finance Commission from 2024 until his demise. He also served on various Assembly committees.
Recognition: Received commendation certificates from former Prime Ministers (PM) Rajiv Gandhi and Chandra Shekhar for his security services and was awarded the President’s Police Medal for Meritorious Service (2001) and the President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service year.

IMPORTANT DAYS

International Day against Violence and Bullying at School, Including Cyberbullying 2026 – 5 November
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) observes the International Day against Violence and Bullying at School, including Cyberbullying, globally every year on the first Thursday of November. 

• In 2026, the Day was observed on 5 November, marking the beginning of the second five-year cycle of the observance.
• 2026 Theme: “Every learner safe and well: From promise to practice.” 

Background:
Establishment: The International Day against Violence and Bullying at School, including Cyberbullying, was proclaimed by the UNESCO General Conference through Resolution 40 C/Resolution 19, adopted on 25 November 2019, during its 40th session in Paris, France.
First Observance: The International Day was first observed on 5 November 2020.
2026 Event: The Second Global Ministerial Conference on Ending Violence Against Children is scheduled for 18–19 November 2026 in Manila, Philippines, to build on the commitments made at the 2024 Bogotá Ministerial Conference and accelerate action on proven prevention measures, including safe and enabling schools.

International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict 2026 – November 6
The United Nations (UN) observes the International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict annually on 6 November to highlight the environmental consequences of armed conflicts and promote the protection of natural resources and ecosystems. 

• 6 November 2026 marks the 25th annual observance of the International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict.

Background:
Establishment: The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted Resolution A/RES/56/4 on 5 November 2001, declaring 6 November every year as the International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict.
First Observance: The first observance was held on 6 November 2002.
Resolution : On 27 May 2016, the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA) adopted Resolution UNEP/EA.2/Res.15 – Protection of the Environment in Areas Affected by Armed Conflict.

STATE NEWS

Odisha Signs MoU with J-PAL South Asia to Strengthen Evidence-Based Policymaking
In November 2026, the Government of Odisha signed a 3year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL) South Asia to strengthen evidence-based policymaking, improve governance and support the state’s development goals.

• The partnership will support Odisha Vision 2036 and 2047, which aims to transform the state into Samruddha Odisha by 2036 and Viksit Odisha by 2047.  

Highlights of Odisha–J-PAL South Asia Partnership:
Signatories: The MoU was formally signed by Rashmi Kabi, Financial Adviser-cum-Additional Secretary, Planning & Convergence Department, Government of Odisha, and Shobhini Mukerji, Executive Director (ED), J-PAL South Asia.
Research Areas: J-PAL South Asia will work with government departments to identify policy challenges, generate research evidence and translate findings into actionable recommendations for evidence-based policymaking and interventions.
Monitoring Mechanism: A Chief Secretary-led Steering Committee will oversee the partnership, review projects every six months and coordinate implementation through designated nodal officers in consultation with relevant departments.
Barnali Initiative: J-PAL South Asia supports the implementation of Barnali, a gender-equity curriculum taught in around 23,000 government schools, in partnership with the School & Mass Education Department and Breakthrough Trust.
About J-PAL: Established in 2003, headquartered at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Cambridge, United States of America (USA), and led globally by Executive Director Iqbal Dhaliwal; J-PAL South Asia is based at Institute for Financial Management and Research (IFMR), Chennai, Tamil Nadu (TN).

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